Moonlight (R)

Quicklook Rating★★★½
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synopsis

At once a vital portrait of contemporary African American life and an intensely personal and poetic meditation on identity, family, friendship, and love, MOONLIGHT is a groundbreaking piece of cinema that reverberates with deep compassion and universal truths. Anchored by extraordinary performances from a tremendous ensemble cast, Barry Jenkins's staggering, singular vision is profoundly moving in its portrayal of the moments, people, and unknowable forces that shape our lives and make us who we are.

MovieGoer Review

On the surface, Moonlight presents three formative episodes in the life of a gay black man, but taking such a bird's eye view of the film misses all the details and nuances. Although Barry Jenkins' film is indeed about the struggles and dif... MORE

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synopsis

At once a vital portrait of contemporary African American life and an intensely personal and poetic meditation on identity, family, friendship, and love, MOONLIGHT is a groundbreaking piece of cinema that reverberates with deep compassion and universal truths. Anchored by extraordinary performances from a tremendous ensemble cast, Barry Jenkins's staggering, singular vision is profoundly moving in its portrayal of the moments, people, and unknowable forces that shape our lives and make us who we are.

MovieGoer Review

On the surface, Moonlight presents three formative episodes in the life of a gay black man, but taking such a bird's eye view of the film misses all the details and nuances. Although Barry Jenkins' film is indeed about the struggles and dif... MORE